Book: Heir of Fire by Sarah J. Maas

Good News! My book is getting less depressing! The characters are slowly coming out of the darkness and letting go of the depression of the previous events. So for this book, I'm going to talk to you about the set up of this book.

Heir of Fire is set up so that we follow 3 different groups of people, all in different settings. But, these stories all tie together. It alternates stories each chapter.Following three different groups makes the book very interesting. Personally, I like Celaena's chapters better than the others.

One of the stories we follow is Celaena's. We follow her and Rowan as she trains to control her powers, solve a mystery and fulfill the vow she made to Nehemia. We also meet new people like Luca and Emrys as she adjusts to living in a new world with a different lifestyle and different people than she was used to in the castle.
We also follow Chaol and Dorian in the castle. Chaol struggles to get more information from Aideon, a rebel leader, and stall from going back to his home country with his dad. Dorian, starts working with Scorscha, the healer, to gain control of his magic.
Lastly, we follow the 3 witch clans, as they learn to ride the wyverns(dragon/bulls). We mainly follow Manon, the blackbeak clan heir. We see how the king has a very dangerous plan in store, and I am curious to see what happens

Book: Heir of Fire by Sarah J. Maas

Well here I am again, reading yet another book from the Throne of Glass series. The books are so entertaining and I find my self attached to the characters and I'm in need of knowing where they end up. I'm currently on page 83 of this 565 page book. It is very big and it adds a lot of weight to my already heavy backpack. But I can't stop reading- even though I find Celaena's constant problems and depression quite frustrating. Is it just me, or are third books just always more depressing then the rest?
This book starts out with Celaena all alone in a new setting we haven't been introduced to in the previous books. Her loneliness and depression are taking over and I'm wondering when it will end, and how she will get over it. To give you a little feel of the negativeness here is a quote from page 65. It says, "So Celaena turned away from the stars, nestling under the threadbare blanket against the frigid cold, and closed her eyes, trying to dream of a different world. A world where she was no one at all."
Sarah J. Maas is a very descriptive and creative writer, but I just want something good to happen. Or something happy would be nice for just a little bit. I feel similar to how Mrs. Bross feels about the Maze Runner. It currently doesn't have much relief. But maybe more will come, I am only on page 83 after all.
But now that I am on the final book of this series, I have no idea what I am going to read next! Any suggestions?

Multicultural Memoir: I'm Down by Mishna Wolff

Determination can take you a long way... When growing up surrounded by a different race, divorced parents, crazy family and almost no money, it takes a lot to fit in. Mishna had to move to a new school where she was surrounded by preppy, rich white kids. The obvious differences, made it a struggle to fit in. But with Mishna's determination to be popular, have friends, and to be rich, she works hard to meet her goals. Eventually she makes many new friends, joins the orchestra, and makes a competitive swim team. Mishan's will power is very strong and she refuses to let anything to get in her way. Even if that means moving out of her dads house, Mishna pushes hard to make a better life for herself.
The front cover of this book really stands out and draws you in. It makes you laugh and shows you that the book is going to be a little crazy, interesting and funny.

In the article, "Discipline and talent take a dancer from poverty to success" it talks about Uri Sands. He grew up in poverty and in a very dangerous neighborhood. His single mother worked very long hours and he had a huge role in taking care of his siblings. He found something he loved and really excelled at: dancing. He "danced" his way out of poverty. With strong determination, he was able to make a better life for himself and become a very successful person. He now owns a successful dancing school with his wife. 
Both Mishna and Uri started out with a hard childhood. Both of them experienced poverty, violence and had a big role in their family. But they both had great determination, which got them out of their situations and go on to greater things. These pieces of writing teach you how determination and perseverance can take you a long way.